Day 4 ESL Workshop Journal

Spring 2017 Cross-Cultural Workshops

at The ESL Institute

Day 4

US Immigrant Success Stories

The Morning Seminar

In this section, write a paragraph of your reflections about the subject and information you learned in the morning seminar. Here are some questions to help you generate content:

1. What was the topic of today's seminar?

-The topic was interview with brothers who opened CONGA.

2. What were the main ideas/terms/definitions of the seminar?

-We make a question and interview.

3. Did you learn anything new from the seminar?

-There are immigration family who open their restaurant.

4. What was the most interesting idea or concept that you learned today?

-It’s hard to open restaurant for immigrants, but Alex and Rene succeeded.

5. How will you use this information in the future?

-When I will interview someone, I will use this skill.

The Afternoon Project

In this section, write a paragraph about your afternoon project experience. Here are some questions to help you generate content:

1. What was the title of the afternoon project?

-It was La Paz Community Potluck Dinner.

2. Where did the afternoon project take place?

-It took place at Orchard Knob Elementary School.

3. What was the purpose of the afternoon project?

-It was to make teamwork by cooking.

4. Who did you meet at the project location?

-I met some children and people from community.

5. What did you learn from the project?

-It’s fun to eat with everyone.

7. How will you apply what you learned during the project in the future?

-I appreciate that I can eat with someone.

Your Conclusion

Next, write a conclusion paragraph. Summarize the day's thoughts and activities. Here is a question to help you generate content:

1. What connections did you make between what you learned in the morning seminar and what you did in the afternoon project? Did you encounter, identify, or observe any cultural differences or exchanges?

-Today’s classes are about foods.  We have to appreciate people who cook for us because growing and cooking are hard.